Obituaries

Jan 23, 2019

SOMERS, Lola “Lou”, age 91, of West Carrollton, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Lou was born to Louis and Essie Miller in Ft. Morgan, CO on March 4, 1927. She was a member of Oak Creek Church and a 50 year member of Eastern Star. Lou was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jack A. Somers....

Jan 17, 2019

TREADWAY, Frank, age 96, of Centerville, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was born June 26, 1922 to the late William “Garfield” and Lessie (Williams) Treadway in Fork Ridge, Tennessee. One of 12 children, Frank grew up in a loving, active family in Middlesboro, Kentucky. After serving in the Navy during WW II he moved to...

Jan 14, 2019

DERHAM, Donald Lewis, age 80, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. Donald was born in Los Angeles, California on March 6, 1938 to William A. and Eugenia M. (nee Feeser) Derham. He was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School. After High School Donald joined the United States Army and went on to be a police officer...

Jan 13, 2019

LUNDWALL, Kathryn A. (nee Reist), age 86, of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Kathryn was born on October, 1, 1932, to the late Robert Sr. and Kathryn (nee Keim) Reist, in Dayton. She graduated from Fairview High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowling Green University, where she met her future husband, Walter Lundwall,...

Jan 13, 2019

FLEISCHAUER, John Frederick, age 79, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. He was a 1957 graduate of Oakwood High School, received his bachelor’s degree in 1961 from Cornell University, followed by four years as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He received his master’s degree in 1966 and his Ph.D. in English literature in 1970 from The Ohio...

Jan 13, 2019

Jan 12, 2019

PHLIPOT, Donald L., age 81, of Oakwood, passed away on January 12, 2019. Don was born on May 24, 1937 to the late Joseph and Rosella (nee Mangen) Phlipot, in Darke County, OH. He graduated from Versailles High School in 1955 and was the captain of the football team. He went on to serve his country in the Navy as...

Jan 12, 2019

BLEVINS, Lois Joyce, age 88, of Miamisburg, OH, formerly of Centerville, OH passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Lois was a long-time member of the Church of the Nazarene where she loved babysitting in the church nursery and teaching Sunday School. Her favorite hobby was quilting, she was very kind-hearted and especially loved babies and children. She was preceded...

Jan 10, 2019

FAYAK, Marlene Loretta (Kozlowski) age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 10, 2019 while living at the Suites of Walnut Creek. Marlene was born on September 12, 1931 in Cleveland, OH to the late William and Helen (Funk) Cuff. Marlene lived in Cleveland until 2012 when she moved to Dayton to be closer to her family. In...

Jan 8, 2019

Kenneth (Ken) E. Graham, age 102, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Ken was born on April 17, 1916 in Dayton, OH to the late Vernie and Viola (Harkrader) Graham. He retired from W.P.A.F.B. after 37 years of service, served in the Army Air Corp. during WWII and obtained an Associate’s Degree from The University of Dayton....

Jan 8, 2019

BRILEY, Marilyn Ann "Lynn" passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on January 8, 2019. Marilyn was born on May 1, 1934 in Greensburg, IN to Joseph and Edna Harpring. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Gerald Briley. She is survived by her beloved children; Michael (Juliet) Briley, Lisa (Phillip) Ulrich, Mark (Rita) Briley, and...

Jan 7, 2019

MARRAS, Christine “Tina”, age 94 of Centerville, formerly of Kettering. Passed away on January 7, 2019 at Sunrise of Rochester Hills, MI. Tina was a true angel who is now in Heaven. She devoted her life to her husband and family. Tina was a sweet, kind and giving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and was truly loving to everyone. She...

Jan 7, 2019

COMPTON, Campbell Helm “Butch”, Jr., age 64, of Dayton, passed away on January 7, 2019. Butch was born to Campbell H. Compton, Sr. & Amy Ruth (Johns) on January 23, 1953 in Lafayette, LA. Butch joined the Air Force at the age of 19, just missing the Vietnam era, but was later deployed during Desert Storm. He retired from the...

Jan 5, 2019

LYNN, Elizabeth “Liz” M., age 89, of Kettering, formerly of Beavercreek, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 5, 2019. She was born April 21, 1929 in Paducah, KY. Liz was a vibrant, kind and caring friend to all. Her joy was sharing her faith and embracing everyone she met. She was a member of...

Jan 4, 2019

COWMAN, Harry Thomas (Tom), age 78, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, at Boca Raton Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Gertrude and Harold Cowman; twin brother, Harold (Dick) Cowman. Tom is survived by his love and wife of 51 years, Kathie Circle Cowman; brothers, Donald Cowman of DeBary, FL,...

Jan 3, 2019

GARRETT, Jewel, age 94, of Bellbrook, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Jewel was born on April 21, 1924, to the late Samuel and Rhoda (Adams) Powers, in Colony, KY. She left Kentucky in 1945 and moved to Springfield, OH where she met her future husband Fred Garrett. Jewel had a great love of all children, she loved her...

Jan 3, 2019

JONES, Joyce Ann, age 86, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Joyce was born on December 19, 1932 in Richmond, IN to the late Felton and MaryBelle (nee Kendrick) Harrison. She graduated from Oakwood High School and attended Monticello Junior College and Ray-Vogue Art School in Chicago. Joyce worked as an interior designer for L. Slayden Davis Interiors in...

Jan 3, 2019

BIGA, Martha P., age 91, of Washington Township, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. She worked as a real estate broker until she was 75. Martha was devoted wife and mother of seven. She was a long time member of the Sycamore Creek Country Club, founding member of Dayton Birthright, now known as Womanline and Church of the Incarnation....

Jan 1, 2019

RHOADES, Monica, age 36, of Kettering, OH, formerly of Vandalia, OH, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Monica was born on July 2, 1982, to Larry and Peggy (Newnam) Rhoades, in Dayton. She graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School class of 2000, before moving to the Kettering area. Monica was always smiling, and had the most positive and kind attitude....

Dec 30, 2018

WOOLERY, Catherine “Susie” A., age 86, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Catherine “Susie” was born on January 28, 1932 in Ironwood, MI to the late Charles and Anne (Ellis) Maslowski. She graduated from Ishpeming High School and worked as a middle school secretary for Kiser in the Dayton Public Schools for over 40 years. Catherine “Susie” was a...